"The Intolerance of Tolerance" by D. A. Carson

posted Feb 16, 2019, 2:55 PM by Fccea Webmaster

This book argues and
demonstrates that “tolerance” has been subtly redefined in our culture, now
requiring not just acceptance of someone else’s debatable idea – but belief in
the relative truth of that idea, even if it is diametrically opposed to what one
believes. Thus, whether we actually believe it or not, we are asked to believe
that 5-year-olds are sufficiently mature to determine their gender identity. To
disagree is to be “intolerant.” But the process does not work the other way.
Those insisting on morally questionable positions are not viewed as intolerant
for failing to accept moral absolutes. Carson rightly identifies that our
society has experienced an abdication of truth claims in favor of moral
relativism with potentially devastating effects.